Department of History
Everything has a history, so studying history allows you to study anything. B-W's history major builds skills in critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical writing, and provides practical, professional, career-oriented experiences.
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Comprehensive
History is more than dates and data. It is arts, music, literature, religion, philosophy, economics, and science. It is war, love, tragedy, and hope. It helps us to learn from our past and build a better future.
Relevant
Today's employers need students who can function well in a diverse society and a global economy, who can think analytically and write well. B-W’s history program offers ideal preparation for graduate studies, law school and for many careers.
Experiential
We encourage all of our students to have active collaborative relationships with our faculty through independent studies, shared scholarship or internships. Our location just outside of Cleveland allows students a variety of options for field experiences (including internships with law firms, the county Probate Court, and the Western Reserve Historical Society). Study abroad and faculty-led trips to national and international sites bridge classroom learning with exploration. Activities such as the Adams Street Cemetery Project allow students to work with faculty members on professional research projects and serve the greater community.
Practical
History is ideal as a single major or as a companion for a double major. Career opportunities include:
•teacher
•librarian/archivist
•attorney
•criminologist/law enforcement
•urban planner
•journalist
•government official
•intelligence analyst
•museum curator
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